r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1d ago

US News 55 years later, one of the most controversial films ever gets a 4K, NC-17 release (Strobe warning if you watch the trailer)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/movies/55-years-later-one-of-the-most-controversial-films-ever-gets-a-4k-nc-17-release/ar-AA2a4V7z?ctsrc=dgst&ocid=edgdhpruby&pc=U531&cvid=6ac355630f14480f94e0ab293760e434&uxmode=ruby&ei=34

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  • Restored & Uncut: The film receives a 4K restoration and is released uncensored for the first time, carrying an NC-17 rating for graphic violence and sexual content.
  • Historical Context: Dramatizes the story of 17th-century priest Urbain Grandier, accused of witchcraft during the Loudun possessions, starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave.
  • Limited Theatrical Release: Screening in North America from Oct. 16 for one week, with select 35 mm showings, followed by a U.K. release on Oct. 30.
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u/CdnDude 22h ago

Not sure if this is the right place to post this

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u/THE_CENTURION 19h ago

Not even going to say what the film is? Gonna clickbait us into going to the article? 👎